The Char Dham Yatra which is organized every year from May 14 to October end is a spiritual yatra every pilgrimage dream of. The Char Dham Yatra covers Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath among this Badrinath is also the main part of 4 major Dham and Kedarnath is among the 12 Jyotirlinga Dham Yatra. The Char Dham Yatra of these four holi sites tour package remains shut for 6 months due to heavy snowfall as all of these are located at a very higher altitude of Himalayas. It is believed that the Char Dham Yatra should always be done in close wise directions i.e. from Yamunotri-Gangotri-Kedarnath and then Badrinath.
There are options of doing this four holi sites darshan by Helicopter and can be completed in just 5 nights from Dehradun and is the shortest and most convenient. By road one can cover Char Dham Yatra in 10 days from Haridwar to Haridwar. Among this Char Dham the Dham of Gangotri and Badrinath is accessible by road whereas you need to trek of 5 kms to reach Yamunotri Dham and Kedarnath is 15 kms trek from Gaurikund. In Kedarnath the pilgrimage can book the Helicopter ride to and from. There is helipad ground in Phata and Sirsi and the operator has been allotted among these Helipad for operations.
In case anyone who is unable to climb Kedarnath than he/she can take pony ride, Puithu ride or Dolly. The best season to plan your trip is May later in June onward the weather become rainy. Further more information and booking we are always here to guide pilgrimage.
What to Expect
Char Dham is one of the must visit pilgrimage tour for every Hindu. The Dham lies at a very high altitude one should have confident in doing this tour. Landslide and other natural calamities have recently made this Dham a bit disturbing but patience has always win over impatience. Be a responsible tourist or Yatri as the environment there is very fragile. Support local people because this is their livelihood.
For those who cannot complete the Dham Yatra can divide into 2-3 parts. Take 2 dham and later remaining do dham or else one by one. We provide all the logistic support while having this tour with us we are here to make you Dham yatra a successful by the grace of Lord Shiva. All our local logistic suppliers are working since 2015.
Attractions: Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Gaurikund, Kedarnath Temple, Bhairav Baba Temple, Badrinath Temple, Mana Village (Last Indian Village), Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula along with Panch Prayags of Garhwal Himalayas: Vishnuprayag (Alaknanda River and Dhauliganga River), Nandprayag (Alaknanda River and Nandakini River), Karnprayag (Alaknanda River, and Pindar River), Rudraprayag (Alaknanda River and Mandakini River) & Devprayag (Alaknanda River and Bhagirathi River).
Arival at Haridwar Railway station and depart for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.
Accommodation: Hotel Kharsali/Barkot-Hotel Shivshakti Eco Resort/Chouhan Hotels/Durga Resort/Similar
After breakfast/packed breakfast, depart at 5/6am for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.
Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.
Accommodation: Hotel Kharsali/Barkot-Hotel Shivshakti Eco Resort/Chouhan Hotels/Durga Resort/Similar
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Accommodation: Hotel Bhagirathi Residency/KNB Heritage/Aashta/Similar
Early After breakfast/packed breakfast and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century’s temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi/Harshil.
Accommodation: Hotel Bhagirathi Residency/KNB Heritage/Aashta/Similar
After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.
Accommodation: Hotel Raj Palace/Similar
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting “Jai Bholenath.” Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges (only basic accommodation is available on sharing basis with only room basis, you can take meal directly).
Accommodation: GMVN Camp/Guest House on sharing accommodation
Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the ‘Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you’ll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel/Camps. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi.
Accommodation: Hotel Raj Palace/Similar
This morning, you check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath (Must cross Govindghat before 5:30 pm). On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments, you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Om Kuteer/Auli D/ Similar
This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village and Bheem Pul. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Accommodation: Tapovan Resort/Similar
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you’ll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar and drop in Haridwar Railway Station.
HELICOPTER TICKET: Phata-Kedarnath-Phata will be open from April end. The cost hovers around 8-9k for helicopter darshan there supplement for night stay in Guptkashi will be extra which is not included in this package.
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